What horse racing was on 25 October 2009?

40 races across 6 meetings were run on 25 October 2009: Aintree (6 races), Galway (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Towcester (6 races), Wexford (7 races) and Wincanton (6 races). That is Aintree, Towcester and Wincanton in Great Britain; Galway and Wexford in Ireland; Longchamp (FR) in France. KTB's archive covers British, Irish and French racing; every result and every runner from these meetings is on this page.

What was the going at each meeting on 25 October 2009?

Aintree: Good (Turf); Galway: Heavy (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Soft (Turf); Towcester: Good (Turf); Wexford: Soft (Turf); Wincanton: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 25 October 2009?

Outright favourites won 9 of 31 on 25 October 2009 (29.0%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £26.33 — a loss of £4.67. Across every race in KTB's archive, outright favourites win 34.2% of the time (96,834 of 283,117 favourites, as at 3 October 2026). The biggest-priced winner was Solway Sam (GB) at 33/1 in the 4:30 Yourchoice & Robinia Invest Standard Open NH Flat Race at Aintree.

What was the feature race on 25 October 2009?

The feature race was the 1:35 Prix Royal-Oak (Group 1) at Longchamp (FR), won by Ask (GB) (7/4F).

What time was the first race on 25 October 2009?

The first race was the 12:00 Prix des Feuillants at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 4:35 T.v.o'brien Memorial (pro/am) Flat Race at Galway.

Racing Results

Sunday 25 October 2009

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40 races were run across 6 meetings on 25 October 2009: Aintree, Galway, Longchamp (FR), Towcester, Wexford and Wincanton.

Aintree Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 33/1

1:35 Mparty At Matalan Introductory Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 9 ran
1. 110. Kind Heart (GB)12/1Won by a head · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 28. Stormy Weather (FR)1/2 fav
3. 37. New Tricks (GB)16/1
2:10 Halloween At Matalan Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 12. Door Boy (IRE)9/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 24. Little Josh (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Cappa Bleu (IRE)5/4 fav
2:45 Liverpool Volkswagen Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 11 ran
1. 111. Spring Breeze (GB)15/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: John Quinn
2. 22. Fourty Acers (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Tension Point (GB)14/1
4. UR3. Lie Forrit (IRE) · unseated rider9/2 fav
3:20 Radio City 96.7 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 15. Tramantano (GB)9/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 27. Dev (IRE)8/1
3. 39. Safari Adventures (IRE)10/1
3:55 E.B.F. Enter The Jumps totetentofollow 'NH' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 18. Meridian City (IRE)13/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Howard Johnson
2. 22. Bold Addition (FR)3/1
3. 313. Solway Ally (GB)50/1
4. 91. Cranky Corner (GB)11/8 fav
4:30 Yourchoice & Robinia Invest Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 17 ran
1. 12. Solway Sam (GB)33/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ewan Whillans · T: Lisa Harrison
2. 211. Midnight Tuesday (FR)11/1
3. 315. Saindor (FR)33/1
4. 98. Grands Crus (FR)11/4 fav

Aintree racecourse statistics →

Galway Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

1:20 Corrib Oil Sean Cleary Memorial Auction Race Flat · 7f · 13 ran
1. 14. Reggae Rock (IRE)2/1 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: G M Lyons
2. 23. Rudi Valentino (IRE)9/4
3. 32. Dan Noir (IRE)12/1
1:55 A1 Dental Care Handicap (50-80) Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 15. Packsapunch (IRE)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Declan McDonogh · T: A Oliver
2. 27. Hampshire (FR)8/1
3. 31. Cheddar Island (IRE)9/1
4. 143. Tellelle (IRE)9/2 fav
2:30 Renvyle House Hotel Handicap (60-90) Flat · 1m 4f · 18 ran
1. 14. Noble Galileo (IRE)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Fran Berry · T: John M Oxx
2. 216. Citizenship (GB)7/1
3. 33. Tin Town Boy (IRE)16/1
4. 1511. Mosstown (IRE)6/4 fav
3:00 Barna Waste Ballybrit Novice Chase (Grade 3) Chase · 2m 1f · 6 ran
1. 14. Fosters Cross (IRE)10/3Won by 2½ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 26. Schelm (GER)14/1
3. 32. Barna Bay (IRE)7/1
4. 41. Let Yourself Go (IRE)11/10 fav
3:30 Sanserv Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 14. Judge Roy Bean (IRE)13/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Patrick Mangan · T: E J O'Grady
2. 211. On Your Way (GB)33/1
3. 36. Porticcio (IRE)9/2
4. 85. Conclave (IRE)11/10 fav
4:00 Cctv Venue Control Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 19 ran
1. 14. Dunguib (IRE)1/7 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Brian O'Connell · T: Philip Fenton
2. 21. An Toileanach (IRE)8/1
3. 319. Lou's Coole Girl (IRE)20/1
4:35 T.v.o'brien Memorial (pro/am) Flat Race Flat · 2m · 13 ran
1. 14. Hellyhunter (IRE)9/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Robbie McNamara · T: D E Fitzgerald
2. 212. The Kings Sword (IRE)7/2
3. 32. Ad Idem (GB)5/2 fav

Galway racecourse statistics →

Longchamp (FR) Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 7/4F

12:00 Prix des Feuillants (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m 1f · 3 ran
1. 11. Simon De Montfort (IRE)Won by 3 lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: A Fabre
2. 22. Kokouchu (FR)
3. 36. Vivre Libre (GB)
12:30 Prix de la Cite (Fillies) Flat · 1m 1f · 3 ran
1. 13. Sinndarina (FR)Won by a head · J: Anthony Crastus · T: P Demercastel
2. 25. It's Midnight (USA)
3. 31. Freedom Light (FR)
1:05 Prix Casimir Delamarre () (Fillies) Flat · 1m 1f · 12 ran
1. 12. Ana Americana (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: P Demercastel
2. 210. Russiana (IRE)
3. 31. Rosen Opera (FR)
1:35 Prix Royal-Oak Flat · 1m7½f · 9 ran
1. 13. Ask (GB)7/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 24. Schiaparelli (GER)7/2
3. 38. Manighar (FR)9/2
2:08 Prix Omnium (Handicap) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 19. Seabreeze D'Ho (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Thierry Thulliez · T: J Bertran De Balanda
2. 216. Gallardo (IRE)
3. 315. Le Roumois (FR)
2:45 Prix de Vivienne (Claimer) Flat · 7f · 3 ran
1. 17. Pim Pam (IRE)Won by a short head · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: C Ferland
2. 25. Help From Heaven (IRE)
3. 34. Calina Salsa (FR)
3:20 Prix du Montparnasse (Claimer) Flat · 7f · 3 ran
1. 17. Dianeva (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: M Boutin
2. 23. Sirenita (IRE)
3. 36. Allee Centrale (FR)
3:55 Handicap d'Octobre (Handicap) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 18. Diamond Boy (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Thierry Thulliez · T: F Doumen
2. 215. You Wait (FR)
3. 317. Act Ken (FR)

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

Towcester Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 8/1

1:25 Gg.com Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 11. Palypso De Creek (FR)15/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Tom Siddall · T: Charlie Longsdon
2. 27. Lord Generous (GB)11/2
3. 32. Silver Bay (GB)13/8 fav
2:00 E M S Wreford Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 9 ran
1. 17. BallyGalley Bob (IRE)11/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Oliver Sherwood
2. 23. Harris Bay (GB)9/1
3. 35. Cold Mountain (IRE)14/1
4. 74. Flemish Invader (IRE)13/8 fav
2:35 Print Data Solutions Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 13. Asturienne (GB)13/8 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 211. Naughty Naughty (GB)33/1
3. 35. Bert's Memory (GB)100/1
3:10 Christopher G. Mattocks 80th Birthday Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 7 ran
1. 18. Jacarado (IRE)9/4 favWon by half a length · J: Charlie Poste · T: Robin Dickin
2. 21. Ammunition (IRE)11/4
3. 37. Sarobar (IRE)6/1
3:45 Gg.com Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 12. Bennynthejets (IRE)8/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Tom Messenger · T: Chris Bealby
2. 21. Alfatrix (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Croon (GB)10/1
4:20 Gg.com Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 12. Vincenzio (IRE)13/2Won by a neck · J: Mr O Greenall · T: Charles Egerton
2. 27. Classic Fly (FR)11/4 fav
3. 310. Chord (GB)7/1

Towcester racecourse statistics →

Wexford Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:10 New Ross Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 15. Hans Crescent (FR)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: Michael Hourigan
2. 215. Ach Aye Surely (IRE)6/1
3. 311. Recital Public (FR)33/1
4. 42. St Devote (FR)5/4 fav
1:45 Rocklands Service Station (c & G) Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 16 ran
1. 113. Slieveardagh (IRE)20/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: S P Walsh · T: E J O'Grady
2. 210. O Crotaigh (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Little Barney (IRE)7/4 fav
2:15 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (81-109) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 16 ran
1. 111. The Paddy Premium (IRE)7/2 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Ian McCarthy · T: M A Molloy
2. 26. Tyrur Ted (GB)12/1
3. 316. Valiquest (FR)14/1
2:50 I.N.H. Stallion Owners E.B.F. Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 11 ran
1. 11. For The Staff (IRE)4/7 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 26. Page One Two Nine (IRE)14/1
3. 37. Ravenclaw (IRE)10/1
3:20 M.w. Hickey Memorial Handicap Chase (0-123) Chase · 2m 3f · 15 ran
1. 15. Killenaule Boy (GB)14/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: E J O'Grady
2. 26. Prince Of Leisure (IRE)12/1
3. 39. Bernabeu (USA)8/1
4. PU15. Angels' Share (IRE) · pulled up4/1 fav
3:50 Wexford Block Ltd. Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 3f · 15 ran
1. 12. Aranleigh (IRE)5/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: Anthony Mullins
2. 21. Annual Report (IRE)20/1
3. 34. Caim Hill (IRE)7/2
4:25 Spawell (c & G) (pro/am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 15 ran
1. 14. Better Times (IRE)10/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Mr D W Cullen · T: M J P O'Brien
2. 27. Dooney Rock (IRE)9/1
3. 311. Oursininlaw (IRE)20/1
4. 119. Mighty Snazy (GB)3/1 fav

Wexford (2005–2015) racecourse statistics →

Wincanton Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:15 Vixen Horse Feeds Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 12 ran
1. 19. Persian Run (IRE)20/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Joe Tizzard · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 21. Ffos Las Diamond (IRE)9/2
3. 314. Tim Henry (IRE)16/1
4. 412. Shacklesborough (IRE)6/4 fav
1:50 Thales Naval Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 110y · 8 ran
1. 15. Ballygulleen (IRE)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Nathan Sweeney · T: Bob Buckler
2. 27. Absolute Shambles (GB)5/1
3. 38. Killing Me Softly (GB)12/1
4. UR4. Jackie Boy (IRE) · unseated rider5/2 fav
2:25 totesport Supports Spinal Injuries Association Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 12. Simply Blue (GB)9/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Andrew Glassonbury · T: Simon Burrough
2. 24. Humble Opinion (GB)8/1
3. 35. Akram (IRE)15/2
4. 49. Dreams Jewel (GB)2/1 fav
3:00 FJ Chalke Desert Orchid Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 3f 110y · 10 ran
1. 11. Toby Jug (GB)3/1 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Sarah Humphrey
2. 27. Bowleaze (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Out The Black (IRE)8/1
3:35 Who Do You Think You Are Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 16 ran
1. 119. Lucky Pearl (GB)12/1Won by a length · J: Mr Tom David · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 220. Command Marshal (FR)13/8 fav
3. 39. Local Present (IRE)7/1
4:10 Paul Nicholls Racing 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 110. Pepe Simo (IRE)5/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 26. Henry King (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 314. The Rainbow Hunter (GB)14/1

Wincanton racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 40 races. A favourite here is the outright favourite at starting price — the shortest SP with no other horse at that price; joint favourites are counted separately.

Outright favourites9 of 31 won29.0% · 31 races had one
The long run34.2% winOutright favourites across every race in our archive — 96,834 of 283,117, as at 3 October 2026
£1 on every outright favouriteA loss of £4.67Staked £31.00, returned £26.33 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSolway Sam (GB) 33/1The 4:30 Yourchoice & Robinia Invest Standard Open NH Flat Race at Aintree
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	0	5	6	0 of 2 won
Galway	2	7	7	—
Longchamp (FR)	1	1	8	—
Towcester	2	5	6	0 of 2 won
Wexford	3	7	7	—
Wincanton	1	6	6	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 7 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 7 winners have no stored starting price and cannot be ranked by price. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 25 October 2009?: 40 races across 6 meetings were run on 25 October 2009: Aintree (6 races), Galway (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Towcester (6 races), Wexford (7 races) and Wincanton (6 races). That is Aintree, Towcester and Wincanton in Great Britain; Galway and Wexford in Ireland; Longchamp (FR) in France. KTB's archive covers British, Irish and French racing; every result and every runner from these meetings is on this page.
What was the going at each meeting on 25 October 2009?: Aintree: Good (Turf); Galway: Heavy (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Soft (Turf); Towcester: Good (Turf); Wexford: Soft (Turf); Wincanton: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 25 October 2009?: Outright favourites won 9 of 31 on 25 October 2009 (29.0%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £26.33 — a loss of £4.67. Across every race in KTB's archive, outright favourites win 34.2% of the time (96,834 of 283,117 favourites, as at 3 October 2026). The biggest-priced winner was Solway Sam (GB) at 33/1 in the 4:30 Yourchoice & Robinia Invest Standard Open NH Flat Race at Aintree.
What was the feature race on 25 October 2009?: The feature race was the 1:35 Prix Royal-Oak (Group 1) at Longchamp (FR), won by Ask (GB) (7/4F).
What time was the first race on 25 October 2009?: The first race was the 12:00 Prix des Feuillants at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 4:35 T.v.o'brien Memorial (pro/am) Flat Race at Galway.